Why Builders Are Adding Home Elevators to Floor Plans

Homebuilders are increasingly adding residential elevators to new construction homes, especially in three-story townhomes and luxury developments. Lucas and Luna explore the data behind this trend: the number of homes with elevators has doubled in five years, driven by aging baby boomers, multi-generational living, and changing building codes. They discuss how builders like Pulte and Lennar are testing the feature in lower-priced models, the cost versus resale value trade-off, and what it signals about the future of suburban housing design. With mortgage rates hovering near 6.48% and home prices cooling slightly, builders are looking for differentiators that justify premium pricing. Elevators may sound extravagant, but the episode argues they're becoming a practical response to demographic shifts. #HomeElevators #HomebuildingTrends #BabyBoomers #MultigenerationalLiving #RealEstate #HousingMarket #Builders #PulteHomes #Lennar #FloorPlans #Accessibility #Economics #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #HousingEconomy #MortgageRates #HomePrices #SuburbanDesign Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo